Blog

There are a lot of articles that discuss the difficulties of divorce, but it is important to realize that there is more to life than your relationship status. As you heal and begin to move on, you might just discover that life after divorce has certain benefits. Brittany Wong with the Huffington Post recently posted…

After four years of marriage, country singer favorites – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert – have gotten divorced. TMZ reports that Shelton was the one who filed the divorce documents. Lambert will keep the couple’s home in Nashville and Shelton will keep the ranch in Oklahoma. “This is not the future we envisioned and it…

We all know that divorce can be difficult on the children involved. However, it has also been revealed that children can thrive when the divorce is healthy. In fact, staying in an unhealthy marriage can do more damage than divorcing. And, when the dust settles, moving forward in life can be a good thing for…

Bobby Flay and Stephanie March, who separated in March after 10 years of marriage, have finalized their divorce. The couple released a joint statement saying “[w]e have come to an amicable divorce settlement.” We look forward to putting this difficult time behind us, and we ask that you respect our privacy as we move forward.”…

In a recent interview with Howard Stern on his SiriusXM radio show, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a very candid discussion regarding his 2011 divorce from Maria Shriver. The couple separated after 25 years of marriage and Schwarzenegger claimed that he regrets their decision to go to marriage counseling. The “Terminator” star’s divorce followed his admission that…

The Huffington Post asked its readers to share a piece of advice that was truly helpful when they were going through their divorce. Below are a few of the general themes covered along with our own thoughts. However, if you want to read the original article by Brittany Wong, click here. Take the high road….

The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program in Florida trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children. Whether the child has been abused, neglected or abandoned, the GAL program works as an impartial party to protect the child’s best interests. The guardian ad litem is commonly referred to as a “friend of the child.” Pursuant to…

When a stepparent wants to adopt his or her spouse’s child, there is a specific process that must be followed. The same process is followed for same-sex couples now that gay marriage has been legalized in Florida. The rules governing stepparent adoption in Florida are set forth in Chapter 63 of the Florida statutes. Initially,…

Once your divorce case is over, you likely hope that you never have to go into the courtroom again. However, if you have minor children and you want to relocate to a location that is 50 miles or more (unless your divorce decree sets forth a different distance) from where the child currently resides, you…

Life after divorce has its ups and downs. When you walk into your home, you can take pride in knowing that it is all yours – paid by you and decorated by you. However, you may also feel a small sense of sadness because nobody is there to appreciate it with you. The same thing…

We’ve all heard that marriage is hard work. The honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever and when real life sets in, it can be tough. What starts out as a few fights here and there can lead to all-out shouting matches that ultimately end with divorce. While no two relationships are the same, below are six…

If you are planning to file for divorce in Florida, it is important to understand that there are certain timing requirements that must be met. To be eligible for a Florida divorce, one of the spouses must reside within the state for at least six months prior to filing the petitions. The final judgment terminating…

While many states allow couples to legally separate, Florida is not one of them. However, there are a few ways you can obtain a similar result by creating other legal agreements. If you are wondering why a couple would choose to live separately but remain married, below are few of the reasons: Insurance. If one…

In an article in the Huffington Post written by Laura Lifshitz, the author discusses the difficulty in explaining divorce to young children. What does the term “ex” mean to a young child? Saying that you are “just friends” with the child’s other parent is confusing, especially when your child cannot comprehend girls and boys being…

Many people are pondering the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling legalizing same-sex marriages across the nation. One big issue that is lurking out there is divorce. The sad truth is that with more marriages will come an increase in divorces. Now that the Supreme Court has removed the uncertainty of how each state…